ACTIVITY AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Warkworth; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking an Activity Aide to enrich residents' lives at Warkworth Place in Warkworth, Ontario. The role supports daily activity programming, escorts residents to activities, and collaborates with nursing staff to ensure well-being.

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary diploma in recreation-related fields or be enrolled, strong communication, and experience in program planning and geriatrics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in one‑to‑one/group program planning and evaluation.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activation programs for individuals and groups.
• Set up and transport residents to programs; monitor behavior and condition; report changes.
• Maintain program and resident records per policy; communicate participation to staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Program planning

Documentation

Independence

Time management

Geriatrics

Education

Diploma in recreation/therapeutic recreation/kinesiology or related field

Job description

ACTIVITY AIDE

Home: Warkworth Place

Location: Warkworth, ON

Hourly Wage: starting at $24.26

Position: Activity Aide

Status: Part Time (Approx 30 hours biweekly)

Schedule: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Programs Manager

The Activity Aide plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents. On the daily basis the Activity Aide will have the opportunity to bring joy and fun to our residents; by assisting with the facilitation of different activities, you will have a hand at brightening someone’s day!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one‑one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

Additional Requirements include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.